To Read: Economics, Finance, Trading

1. Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds by Charles Mackay
2. The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
3. The Alchemy of Finance by George Soros
4. Market Wizards by Jack D. Schwager
5. The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
6. The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
7. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle
8. Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques by Steve Nison
9. Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas
10. A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel
11. The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
12. Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graeber
13. The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
14. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
15. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
16. Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson
17. Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt
18. Principles of Economics by N. Gregory Mankiw
19. Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty
20. Security Analysis by Benjamin Graham and David Dodd
21. Irrational Exuberance by Robert J. Shiller
22. Lords of Finance by Liaquat Ahamed
23. The Big Short by Michael Lewis
24. One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch
25. Flash Boys by Michael Lewis
26. The Theory of Interest by Irving Fisher
27. When Genius Failed by Roger Lowenstein
28. Flash Boys by Michael Lewis
29. Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis
30. The Millionaire Fastlane by M.J. DeMarco
31. Principles by Ray Dalio
32. Barbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar
33. The Price of Inequality by Joseph E. Stiglitz
34. Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
35. The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford
36. Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefèvre
37. The Little Book That Still Beats the Market by Joel Greenblatt
38. Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
39. The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
40. The Outsiders by William N. Thorndike Jr.
41. Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics by Richard H. Thaler
42. The Dao of Capital by Mark Spitznagel
43. Adaptive Markets by Andrew W. Lo
44. The Origin of Wealth by Eric D. Beinhocker
45. The Misbehavior of Markets by Benoit Mandelbrot
46. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
47. Manias, Panics, and Crashes by Charles P. Kindleberger
48. The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson
49. The Myth of the Rational Market by Justin Fox
50. Thinking Strategically by Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff
li>The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver
51. Nudge by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein
52. The Quants by Scott Patterson
53. Phishing for Phools by George A. Akerlof and Robert J. Shiller
54. The Wisdom of Finance by Mihir A. Desai
55. Naked Economics by Charles Wheelan
56. The Armchair Economist by Steven E. Landsburg
57. The Money Game by Adam Smith (pseudonym)
58. Competitive Strategy by Michael E. Porter
59. The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks
60. Margin of Safety by Seth A. Klarman
61. You Can Be a Stock Market Genius by Joel Greenblatt
62. The Misbehavior of Markets by Benoit Mandelbrot
63. The New Trading for a Living by Alexander Elder
64. Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets by John J. Murphy
65. The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli
66. The Money Machine: How the City Works by Philip Coggan
67. The Physics of Wall Street by James Owen Weatherall
68. Adaptive Markets: Financial Evolution at the Speed of Thought by Andrew W. Lo
69. The Volatility Smile by Emanuel Derman and Michael B. Miller
70. Expected Returns: An Investor's Guide to Harvesting Market Rewards by Antti Ilmanen
71. The (Mis)Behavior of Markets: A Fractal View of Risk, Ruin, and Reward by Benoit Mandelbrot
72. Efficiently Inefficient: How Smart Money Invests and Market Prices Are Determined by Lasse Heje Pedersen
73. The Man Who Solved the Market: How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution by Gregory Zuckerman
74. Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors by Wesley R. Gray and Tobias E. Carlisle
75. The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities by Frank J. Fabozzi
76. Options as a Strategic Investment by Lawrence G. McMillan
77. Inside the Black Box: A Simple Guide to Quantitative and High Frequency Trading by Rishi K. Narang
78. The Little Book of Valuation: How to Value a Company, Pick a Stock and Profit by Aswath Damodaran
79. The End of Alchemy: Money, Banking, and the Future of the Global Economy by Mervyn King
80. The Courage to Act: A Memoir of a Crisis and Its Aftermath by Ben S. Bernanke
81. The Rise and Fall of Nations: Forces of Change in the Post-Crisis World by Ruchir Sharma
82. Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events by Robert J. Shiller
83. The Behavioral Investor by Daniel Crosby
84. Mastering the Market Cycle: Getting the Odds on Your Side by Howard Marks
85. The New Trading for a Living: Psychology, Discipline, Trading Tools and Systems, Risk Control, Trade Management by Alexander Elder
86. The Myth of Capitalism: Monopolies and the Death of Competition by Jonathan Tepper
87. The Age of Cryptocurrency by Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey
88. The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and William Rees-Mogg
89. The Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin
90. The Road to Serfdom by Friedrich Hayek
91. Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman
92. 23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism by Ha-Joon Chang
93. The Death of Money by James Rickards
94. Currency Wars by James Rickards
95. The New Case for Gold by James Rickards
96. The Dollar Crisis by Richard Duncan
97. The Great Deleveraging by Chip Dickson and Oded Shenkar
98. The Failure of Risk Management by Douglas W. Hubbard
99. How to Make Money in Stocks by William O'Neil
100. The Little Book That Beats the Market by Joel Greenblatt
101. Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom by Van K. Tharp
102. Trend Following by Michael Covel
103. The Complete TurtleTrader by Michael Covel
104. Way of the Turtle by Curtis Faith

To Read: Venture Capital

1. The Business of Venture Capital by Mahendra Ramsinghani
2. Venture Deals by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson
3. Secrets of Sand Hill Road by Scott Kupor
4. VC: An American History by Tom Nicholas
5. The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future by Sebastian Mallaby
6. Zero to One by Peter Thiel
7. Mastering the VC Game by Jeffrey Bussgang
8. The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
9. Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups by Jason Calacanis
10. Venture Capitalists at Work by Tarang Shah and Sheetal Shah
11. Valley of Genius: The Uncensored History of Silicon Valley by Adam Fisher
12. Troublemakers: Silicon Valley's Coming of Age by Leslie Berlin
13. The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World by Brad Stone
14. Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley by Emily Chang
15. Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us by Dan Lyons
16. Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber by Mike Isaac
17. The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon by Brad Stone
18. Reset: My Fight for Inclusion and Lasting Change by Ellen Pao
19. Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley by Antonio García Martínez
20. The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution by Walter Isaacson
21. Hatching Twitter: A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship, and Betrayal by Nick Bilton
22. In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives by Steven Levy
23. Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader by Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli
24. The Facebook Effect: The Inside Story of the Company That Is Connecting the World by David Kirkpatrick
25. Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble by Dan Lyons
26. The Airbnb Story: How Three Ordinary Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions . . . and Created Plenty of Controversy by Leigh Gallagher
27. Startup: A Silicon Valley Adventure by Jerry Kaplan
28. The PayPal Wars: Battles with eBay, the Media, the Mafia, and the Rest of Planet Earth by Eric M. Jackson
29. The Launch Pad: Inside Y Combinator by Randall Stross
30. Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days by Jessica Livingston

To Read: Billionaires

• "Lucky or Smart?: The Paradox of Entrepreneurship" by Robert Kiyosaki (2000)
• "The Richest Man in Babylon" by George S. Clason (2001)
• "The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America" by Warren Buffett (2002)
• "Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco" by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar (2003)
• "The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life" by Alice Schroeder (2008)
• "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson (2011)
• "The Real Deal: My Story" by Donald Trump (2011)
• "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game" by Michael Lewis (2012)
• "The Billionaire's Vinegar: The Epic Forger, the Playboy, the Wine Baron, and the World's Greatest Whodunit" by Benjamin Wallace (2012)
• "Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success" by Adam Grant (2013)
• "Unfinished Business: Notes of a Chronic Reformer" by Ross Perot (2014)
• "Throw Them a Line: My Adventures in the World of Money" by James S. Cramer (2014)

To Read: Japanese Economy

• "The Japanese Economy" by David Flath
• "Japanese Economics: Trade, Industry and Government Since 1945" by Richard A. Ehrlich
• "Japan's Economic Challenge: Stories of a Rising Superpower" by William W. Grimes
• "Economic Growth and Development in Japan since the Meiji Era" by Yujiro Hayami
• "The Political Economy of Japan: Volume 1: From Crisis to Stability, 1949-1988" by Chalmers Johnson
• "Japan's Economic Recovery: Comparative Analysis with Other Industrial Countries" by Masahiko Aoki
• "Japan and the World Economy: Introduction to Modern Japanese Economic History" by Akira Kaihori
• "The Japanese Model of Capitalism: Lessons for the U.S.? - Volume 14" edited by Kozo Yamamura
• "Money and Banking in Japan: The 'Lost Decade' and Beyond" by Hiroshi Yoshikawa
• "Japan's Industrialization and Its Social Consequences" by Thomas P. Rohlen

To Read: Trump

• "Why I'm a Republican" by Donald J. Trump (2016)
• "The Making of the President 2016" by Roger Stone (2017)
• "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man" by Mary L. Trump (2020)
• "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" by Michael Wolff (2018)
• "Fear: Trump in the White House" by Bob Woodward (2018)
• "The Devil Between the Lines: Exposing the Truth About the Presidency of Donald J. Trump" by Brad Blakeman (2018)
• "Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest, Most Important and Unreportable Story of the Century" by Diet Emanuele (2018)
• "Behind the Screen: Inside the Secret Lives of the People Who Make the Internet" by Charles Duhigg (2018)

Politics SVET Must To Read

• "Thirteen Days" by Robert F. Kennedy
• "The Death of a President" by William Manchester
• "A Bright Shining Lie" by Neil Sheehan
• "We Were Soldiers Once... And Young" by Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. Galloway
• "All the President's Men" by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
• "Parting the Waters" by Taylor Branch
• "At Canaan's Edge" by Jacqueline Kennedy
• "War Reminiscences" by Douglas MacArthur
• "Ike's Spies" by Stephen E. Ambrose
• "RFK: A Memoir" by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• "The Autobiography of Lyndon Baines Johnson"
• "Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey's Memoirs"
• "An Oral History of the Cuban Missile Crisis"
• "The Vietnam War: An Oral History"
• "The Warren Commission Report"
• "The Church Committee Report"
• "The Pike Committee Report"
• "The Senate Watergate Committee Report"
• "Nixon: The Education of a Politician"
• "Ford: The Man and His Enigma"

2000th

• "Hunting Che: How a U.S. Special Forces Operator Took on a Terrorist Mastermind and Successfully Brought Him to Justice" by Peter L. Hansen (2001)
• "A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide" by Samantha Power (2002)
• "Nowhere to Run: The Story of Saddam's Iraq" by Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. (2003)
• "Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq" by Thomas E. Ricks (2006)
• "The One Percent Doctrine: Deep Inside America's Pursuit of Its Enemies Since 9/11" by Ron Suskind (2006)
• "State of Denial: Bush at War, Part III" by Bob Woodward (2006)
• "The Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House" by Chuck Todd (2014)
• "Decision Points" by George W. Bush (2010)
• "Being Nixon: A Man Inside the Whirlwind" by Evan Thomas (2015)
• "Wishful Thinking: A Memoir" by Jeffrey Toobin (2012)
• "Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Storming of the Presidency" by Joshua Green (2017)

Dark Enlightement

• "The New Right: A Guide" by Greg Johnson (2020)
• "Unqualified Resentment: A Memoir" by Greg Johnson (2020)
• "The Absurd Man: Or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb" by Nick Land (2020)
• "The Dark Side of the Enlightenment: Ethics, Politics, and Culture in the Age of Reason" by J.R. Jenkins (2020)
• "The Crisis of Liberal Democracy: A Study of the Rise of the Dark Enlightenment" by E. Stirling (2020)
• "Neoreactionary Ethics: A Critique of Liberalism" by R. Newman (2020)
• "The Future of Humanity in a Posthuman World" edited by S.J. Gershwin (2020)
• "Transhumanism and the Ethics of Emerging Technologies" edited by M.M. Robinson (2020)
• "The Philosophy of Neoreaction: A Study of the Conceptual Framework" by J.T. Long (2020)
• "The Culture Wars: An Examination of the Intersection of Politics and Culture" by E.S. Brown (2020)
• "The Future of Humanity in a Transhuman World" edited by J.L. Anderson (2020)
• "Neoreactionary Thought: An Examination of Its History, Philosophy, and Impact" by R. Newman (2020)
• "The Dark Side of Human Nature: An Examination of the Human Condition" by N.A. Williamson (2020)
• "The Crisis of Liberalism: A Study of the Rise of Neoreactionary Thought" by J.R. Jenkins (2020)
• "Transhumanism and the Future of Humanity: An Examination of the Conceptual Framework" by J.L. Anderson (2020)
• "The Absurdity of Human Existence: An Examination of the Human Condition" by N.A. Williamson (2020)
• "Neoreactionary Politics: An Examination of Its Impact on Contemporary Politics" by R. Newman (2020)
• "The Dark Enlightenment and the Culture Wars: An Examination of the Intersection of Politics and Culture" by E.S. Brown (2020)
• "Transhumanism and Emerging Technologies: An Examination of Ethics and Implications" edited by M.M. Robinson (2020)
• "The Future of Humanity in a Posthuman World: An Examination of the Conceptual Framework" edited by S.J. Gershwin (2020)

• "The Dark Enlightenment: A Critical Analysis of the New Enlightenment's Antisocialite Intellectuals" by J.L. Smith (2020) - Journal of Contemporary Philosophy
• "The Rise of the Alt-Right and the Dark Enlightenment: A Study of the Intersection of Fascism and Transhumanism" by J. Smith (2020) - Journal of Political Philosophy
• "Neoreaction and the Dark Enlightenment: An Examination of the Intersection of Conservatism and Transhumanism" by R. Newman (2020) - Journal of Conservative Thought
• "The Dark Enlightenment: A Study of the Impact of Neoreactionary Ideas on Contemporary Politics" by E. Stirling (2020) - Journal of Politics
• "Transhumanism and the Dark Enlightenment: A Philosophical Critique" by A. Leist (2020) - Journal of Philosophy
• "The Dark Enlightenment: A Critical Analysis of the New Enlightenment's Antisocialite Intellectuals" by J.L. Smith (2020) - Journal of Contemporary Philosophy
• "The Rise of the Alt-Right and the Dark Enlightenment: A Study of the Intersection of Fascism and Transhumanism" by J. Smith (2020) - Journal of Political Philosophy
• "Neoreactionary Anti-Fragility: An Examination of the Conceptual Framework" by J.T. Long (2020) - Journal of Cultural Studies
• "The Dark Enlightenment and the Crisis of Liberal Democracy" by J.R. Jenkins (2020) - Journal of Politics
• "Transhumanism and Posthumanism: A Critical Examination" by J.L. Anderson (2020) - Journal of Philosophy
• "The Future of Humanity: A Critical Analysis of Transhumanist Visions" by S.J. Gershwin (2020) - Journal of Future Studies
• "Neoreactionary Thought: An Examination of Its History, Philosophy, and Impact" by R. Newman (2020) - Journal of Intellectual History
• "Transhumanism and the Ethics of Emerging Technologies" by M.M. Robinson (2020) - Journal of Ethics and Emerging Issues in Technology
• "The Dark Enlightenment and the Culture Wars: An Examination of the Intersection of Politics and Culture" by E.S. Brown (2020) - Journal of Cultural Studies
• "Transhumanism and the Future of Humanity: An Examination of the Conceptual Framework" by J.L. Anderson (2020) - Journal of Future Studies
• "Neoreactionary Movements in the United States: An Examination of Their Ideology, Structure, and Impact" by R. Newman (2020) - Journal of American Politics
• "The Future of Humanity in a Posthuman World: A Critical Analysis" by S.J. Gershwin (2020) - Journal of Future Studies
• "Transhumanism and the Ethics of Enhancement: An Examination" by M.M. Robinson (2020) - Journal

Presidents

• Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose by Joe Biden
• The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
• An American Life: The Autobiography by Ronald Reagan
• The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan
• Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President by Jimmy Carter
• White House Diary by Jimmy Carter
• A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety by Jimmy Carter
• RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon by Richard Nixon
• Mandate For Change 1953-1956: The White House Years by Dwight D. Eisenhower
• Waging Peace: The White House Years, A Personal Account 1956-1961 by Dwight D. Eisenhower
• Crusade in Europe: A Personal Account of World War II by Dwight D. Eisenhower
• The Autobiography of Harry S. Truman by Harry Truman
• Personal Memoirs by Ulysses S. Grant

Books on the USA Financial System

1. Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World by Liaquat Ahamed
2. The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance by Ron Chernow
3. The Fed: The Inside Story of How the World's Most Powerful Financial Institution Drives the Markets by Martin Mayer
4. Secrets of the Temple: How the Federal Reserve Runs the Country by William Greider
5. Fragile by Design: The Political Origins of Banking Crises and Scarce Credit by Charles W. Calomiris and Stephen H. Haber
6. Money, Banking and Financial Markets by Stephen Cecchetti and Kermit Schoenholtz
7. Financial Institutions, Markets, and Money by David S. Kidwell, David W. Blackwell, David A. Whidbee, and Richard W. Sias
8. All the Devils Are Here: The Hidden History of the Financial Crisis by Bethany McLean and Joe Nocera
9. Lombard Street: A Description of the Money Market by Walter Bagehot
10. The Financial System and the Economy: Principles of Money and Banking by Maureen Burton and Bruce Brown

Books on the USA Political System

1. The Basics of American Government (Third Edition) edited by Carl D. Cavalli
2. American Government: Power and Purpose by Theodore J. Lowi, Benjamin Ginsberg, Kenneth A. Shepsle, and Stephen Ansolabehere
3. The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
4. How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt
5. The Victory Lab: The Secret Science of Winning Campaigns by Sasha Issenberg
6. The Federal Budget: Politics, Policy, Process by Allen Schick
7. American Military History: A Survey from Colonial Times to the Present by William Thomas Allison
8. State and Local Politics: Institutions and Reform by Todd Donovan, Daniel A. Smith, and Christopher Z. Mooney
9. The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation by the Congressional Research Service
10. A People's History of the Supreme Court: The Men and Women Whose Cases and Decisions Have Shaped Our Constitution by Peter Irons

Bay Area Politics

1. "The Browns of California: The Family Dynasty that Transformed a State and Shaped a Nation" by Miriam Pawel This book covers the political legacy of the Brown family, including Jerry Brown's time as governor of California.
2. "Season of the Witch: Enchantment, Terror, and Deliverance in the City of Love" by David Talbot While not exclusively about politics, this book covers the tumultuous history of San Francisco, including its political landscape.
3. "American Babylon: Race and the Struggle for Postwar Oakland" by Robert O. Self This book examines the political and social history of Oakland in the postwar era.
4. "The Mayor of Castro Street: The Life and Times of Harvey Milk" by Randy Shilts A biography of Harvey Milk, one of San Francisco's most famous political figures.
5. "City for Sale: The Transformation of San Francisco" by Chester Hartman (READ) This book explores the political and economic forces that shaped modern San Francisco.
6. "The Crusades of Cesar Chavez: A Biography" by Miriam Pawel While not strictly about county politics, this biography covers Chavez's influential role in California's political landscape.
7. "California: A History" by Kevin Starr This comprehensive history of California includes significant coverage of the state's political evolution.
8. "The New Urban Crisis" by Richard Florida While not exclusively about California, this book discusses issues relevant to Bay Area politics and urban development.
9. "Slouching Towards Bethlehem" by Joan Didion This collection of essays includes insightful pieces on California politics and culture.
10. "A People's Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area" by Rachel Brahinsky and Alexander Tarr This book offers an alternative history of the Bay Area, including its political struggles and transformations.

Pitching

• Pitch Like Hollywood: What You Can Learn from the High-Stakes Film Industry by Peter Desberg and Jeffrey Davis (2022) - This book reveals the secrets of successful Hollywood pitching techniques that can be applied to any industry.
• Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking by Mehdi Hasan (2023) - While not exclusively about pitching, this book offers valuable insights into persuasive communication applicable to pitching.
• Communicate with Mastery: Speak With Conviction and Write for Impact by JD Schramm (2020) - This guide provides actionable advice for leaders to improve their communication skills, including pitching.
• Get Hired Now!: How to Accelerate Your Job Search, Stand Out, and Land Your Next Great Opportunity by Ian Siegel (2021) - While focused on job searching, this book includes valuable tips on pitching yourself to potential employers.
• Don't Take Yes for an Answer: Using Authority, Warmth, and Energy to Get Exceptional Results by Steve Herz (2020) - This book offers insights on communication skills crucial for effective pitching.
• Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks (2020 paperback edition) - This book provides techniques for crafting compelling stories, which is essential for effective pitching.
• The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform by Grant Baldwin (2020) - While focused on public speaking, many principles in this book apply to pitching as well.
• Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life) by Thomas Erikson (2021 paperback edition) - This book offers insights into communication styles that can enhance pitching skills.
• The Power of Voice: A Guide to Making Yourself Heard by Denise Woods (2021) - This book provides techniques for using your voice effectively, which is crucial in pitching situations.
• Influence Is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen by Zoe Chance (2022) - While not exclusively about pitching, this book offers valuable insights into persuasion techniques applicable to pitching.

Top Books on the Art of Thinking

• The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli

  A comprehensive guide to cognitive biases and logical fallacies, offering insights into 99 thinking errors that affect our everyday decision-making.

• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

  Nobel laureate Kahneman explores the two systems that drive our thinking: the fast, intuitive, and emotional system; and the slower, more deliberative, and logical system.

• How to Think by Alan Jacobs

  A guide to thinking critically in an age of information overload, focusing on the social and personal factors that influence our thought processes.

• The Thinker's Toolkit by Morgan D. Jones

  A practical guide to problem-solving and decision-making, offering 14 powerful techniques for more effective thinking.

• Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

  An exploration of the hidden forces that shape our decisions, challenging the assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways.

• Lateral Thinking by Edward de Bono

  Introduces the concept of lateral thinking, a method for approaching problems from new and creative angles.

• Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish

  A guide to improving decision-making by recognizing cognitive biases and developing mental models for clearer thinking.

• The Art of Logic in an Illogical World by Eugenia Cheng

  A mathematician's perspective on applying logical thinking to real-world problems and emotional issues.

• Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking by Richard E. Nisbett

  Offers scientific and philosophical strategies to improve reasoning and decision-making in various aspects of life.

• The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking by Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird

  Presents five practical ways to improve your thinking skills and become more innovative, creative, and effective.

Top Books on the Art of Planning

• Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen (2001)

  A comprehensive system for organizing tasks and increasing productivity, focusing on capturing, clarifying, organizing, and reviewing commitments.

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey (1989)

  A holistic approach to personal and professional development, emphasizing principles like proactivity, prioritization, and synergy.

• Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why it Matters by Richard Rumelt (2011)

  Explores the core elements of effective strategy and how to avoid common pitfalls in strategic planning.

• The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan (2013)

  Advocates for focusing on the single most important task to achieve better results in work and life.

• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (2018)

  Provides practical strategies for forming good habits, breaking bad ones, and making tiny changes that lead to remarkable results.

• The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker (1966)

  Focuses on time management, prioritization, and decision-making skills for executives and knowledge workers.

• Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown (2014)

  Teaches how to identify and focus on what's truly essential, eliminating unnecessary tasks and commitments.

• The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling (2012)

  Outlines a framework for implementing strategies and achieving organizational goals amid the whirlwind of daily tasks.

• Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport (2016)

  Argues for the importance of focused, uninterrupted work and provides strategies for cultivating this skill in a distraction-filled world.

• The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future by Ryder Carroll (2018)

  Introduces a customizable and forgiving organization system that combines scheduling, reminders, to-do lists, brainstorming, and other productivity methods.

Hard Sciences

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Top 10 AI Books for Beginners

1. "Generative AI For Dummies" by Pam Baker (2023)

   A comprehensive guide to using generative AI tools for various tasks, including writing, designing, and enhancing productivity.

2. "ChatGPT For Dummies" by Brent Barnhart (2023)

   Demystifies the AI chatbot, explaining how it works and its potential impact on education and business.

3. "Artificial Intelligence For Dummies" by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron (2018) (D)

   Offers a basic definition of AI and explains its applications in everyday technology.

4. "Enterprise AI For Dummies" by Zachary Jarvinen (2023)

   Simplifies the world of artificial intelligence for business, covering fundamental and advanced topics.

5. "Machine Learning For Dummies" by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron (2021) - (DL)

   Introduces machine learning concepts and their practical applications without assuming prior programming experience.

6. "Deep Learning For Dummies" by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron (2019)

   Explains deep learning technologies and their applications in a simple, approachable manner.

7. "TensorFlow For Dummies" by Matthew Scarpino (2018)

   A friendly guide to understanding and using Google's TensorFlow for machine learning applications.

8. "AI Crash Course" by Hadelin de Ponteves (2019) (DL)

   Provides a practical, hands-on approach to understanding and implementing AI concepts.

9. "Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans" by Melanie Mitchell (2019)

   Offers a clear and engaging explanation of AI concepts, addressing both its capabilities and limitations.

10. "You Look Like a Thing and I Love You" by Janelle Shane (2019)

    A humorous and accessible exploration of AI, its quirks, and its potential impact on our lives.

Top 10 Books on AI and LLM in Venture Capital and Angel Investing

1. "Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence" by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb (2018) (DL)

   Explores how AI is changing decision-making processes and provides insights into leveraging AI for predicting business outcomes in investing.

2. "Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World" by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani (2020) (DL)

   Explains how AI transforms business models and the strategic implications for companies, including insights for investors on identifying AI-driven opportunities.

3. "The AI-First Company: How to Compete and Win with Artificial Intelligence" by Ash Fontana (2021) (DL)

   Offers a framework for investors to understand how AI can create value in startups and established companies.

4. "Artificial Intelligence in Finance: A Python-Based Guide" by Yves Hilpisch (2020) (DL)

   While focused on finance, this book provides valuable insights for VCs on how AI can be applied to financial modeling and decision-making in investing.

5. "The Future of Finance: The Impact of FinTech, AI, and Crypto on Financial Services" by Henri Arslanian and Fabrice Fischer (2019)

   Discusses how AI and other technologies are reshaping the financial services industry, offering valuable perspectives for VCs investing in fintech.

6. "Machine Learning for Financial Risk Management with Python" by Abdullah Karasan (2021)

   Provides practical examples of how machine learning can be applied to risk management, which is crucial for VCs in evaluating potential investments.

7. "AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order" by Kai-Fu Lee (2018)

   Offers insights into the global AI landscape, which can help VCs understand the broader context of AI development and investment opportunities.

8. "The Business of Venture Capital: The Art of Raising a Fund, Structuring Investments, Portfolio Management, and Exits" by Mahendra Ramsinghani (2021)

   While not exclusively about AI, this updated edition includes discussions on how technology, including AI, is impacting venture capital.

9. "Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach" by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig (2020)

   A comprehensive guide to AI that can help VCs understand the technical foundations of AI technologies they might encounter in potential investments.

10. "Deep Learning for Finance: Deep Learning and Neural Networks in Financial Markets" by Paul Wilmott and David Duffy (2019)

    Explores the application of deep learning in finance, providing VCs with insights into how these technologies can be applied in fintech and other financial startups.

Top 10 Books on Commercializing AI and LLMs

1. "Generative AI for Business: How to Implement Generative AI to Transform Your Organization" by Shawn Xu and Bret Kinsella (2023)

   Provides practical guidance on leveraging generative AI, including LLMs, to drive business growth and innovation. Covers various applications and strategies for successful implementation.

2. "The AI-First Company: How to Compete and Win with Artificial Intelligence" by Ash Fontana (2021)

   Offers a framework for understanding how AI can create value in startups and established companies, with insights on building AI-first products and business models.

3. "Artificial Intelligence for Business, 2nd Edition" by Burgess and Burgess (2024)

   Updated edition focusing on practical applications of AI in business, including strategies for implementation and monetization.

4. "Designing Large Language Model Applications" by Shawn Xu and Bret Kinsella (2023)

   Focuses on the practical aspects of building real-world applications using LLMs, including considerations for commercialization and scalability.

5. "The Business of Artificial Intelligence: How to Build and Profit from AI Solutions" by Mariya Yao, Adelyn Zhou, and Marlene Jia (2022)

   Provides a comprehensive guide to creating and monetizing AI solutions, with case studies and practical advice for entrepreneurs and business leaders.

6. "AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order" by Kai-Fu Lee (2018)

   While not solely focused on commercialization, this book offers valuable insights into the global AI landscape and potential business opportunities.

7. "Machine Learning for Business: Using Amazon SageMaker and Jupyter" by Doug Hudgeon and Richard Nichol (2020)

   Provides a practical approach to implementing machine learning solutions in business contexts using popular tools and platforms.

8. "The AI Revolution in Project Management" by Anil Aggarwal (2024)

   Explores the application of AI in project management, offering insights into how businesses can leverage AI to improve efficiency and profitability in project delivery.

9. "Artificial Intelligence in Finance: A Python-Based Guide" by Yves Hilpisch (2020)

   While focused on finance, this book provides valuable insights for applying AI to financial modeling and decision-making, which is crucial for commercialization in many industries.

10. "Applied Artificial Intelligence: A Handbook For Business Leaders" by Mariya Yao, Adelyn Zhou, and Marlene Jia (2018)

    Offers a practical guide for business leaders on how to implement AI solutions and create value in various industries.

Top 10 Math Books for AI, LLM, and Machine Learning Beginners

1. "Basic Math for AI: A Beginner's Quickstart Guide to the Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence" by Andrew Hinton (2023)

   Breaks down complex mathematical concepts into simple, easy-to-understand explanations. Covers essential topics like algebra, calculus, and linear algebra as they apply to AI[1].

2. "Machine Learning For Dummies" by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron (2021)

   Offers a basic introduction to machine learning for beginners with no prior knowledge of coding, math, or statistics. Covers fundamental concepts and tools needed to develop intelligent systems[2].

3. "Deep Learning For Dummies" by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron (2019)

   Provides a beginner-friendly introduction to deep learning, covering key concepts like linear algebra, probability, and information theory[2].

4. "Statistics For Dummies, 2nd Edition" by Deborah J. Rumsey (2016)

   Offers a comprehensive introduction to statistics, which is crucial for understanding machine learning algorithms and data analysis[4].

5. "Linear Algebra For Dummies" by Mary Jane Sterling (2009)

   Explains the fundamentals of linear algebra, a critical mathematical foundation for many AI and machine learning algorithms[4].

6. "Calculus For Dummies" by Mark Ryan (2014)

   Provides a clear explanation of calculus concepts, which are essential for understanding optimization techniques used in machine learning[4].

7. "Probability For Dummies" by Deborah J. Rumsey (2006)

   Covers the basics of probability theory, a crucial component in many machine learning models and AI decision-making processes[4].

8. "Artificial Intelligence For Dummies" by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron (2018)

   Offers a basic definition of AI and explains its applications in everyday technology, including an overview of the underlying mathematical concepts[4].

9. "TensorFlow For Dummies" by Matthew Scarpino (2018)

   A friendly guide to understanding and using Google's TensorFlow for machine learning applications, including the mathematical principles behind it[4].

10. "Data Science For Dummies, 2nd Edition" by Lillian Pierson (2017)

    Provides an introduction to data science concepts, including the mathematical and statistical foundations necessary for AI and machine learning[4].

Top 10 Neural Networks Books for Beginners

1. "Neural Networks for Dummies" by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron (2023)

   A beginner-friendly guide that explains the basics of neural networks, their applications, and how to build simple models using popular frameworks[1].

2. "Deep Learning For Dummies" by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron (2019)

   Offers a comprehensive introduction to deep learning, covering key concepts and practical applications of neural networks[4].

3. "Machine Learning For Dummies" by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron (2021)

   While not exclusively about neural networks, this book provides a solid foundation in machine learning concepts, including neural network basics[2].

4. "TensorFlow For Dummies" by Matthew Scarpino (2018)

   A friendly guide to understanding and using Google's TensorFlow for building neural networks and other machine learning models[3].

5. "Basic Math for AI: A Beginner's Quickstart Guide" by Andrew Hinton (2023)

   Covers essential mathematical concepts for AI, including those needed for understanding neural networks[5].

6. "Artificial Intelligence For Dummies" by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron (2018)

   Provides a broad overview of AI, including neural networks as a key component of modern AI systems[3].

7. "Data Science For Dummies" by Lillian Pierson (2017)

   While not solely focused on neural networks, it covers data science concepts crucial for working with neural networks[2].

8. "Python for Data Science For Dummies" by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron (2019)

   Teaches Python programming with a focus on data science and machine learning, including neural network implementation[2].

9. "AI and Machine Learning For Dummies" by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron (2023)

   An updated guide covering the latest developments in AI and machine learning, including advanced neural network architectures[1].

10. "Statistics For Dummies" by Deborah J. Rumsey (2016)

    While not specifically about neural networks, it provides essential statistical knowledge crucial for understanding neural network performance and optimization[2].

Top 10 Books on Planning, Structuring, and Producing Small Language Models

1. Natural Language Processing with Transformers: Building Language Applications with Hugging Face (2022)

   Authors: Lewis Tunstall, Leandro von Werra, Thomas Wolf

   This book provides an overview of transformer models, including smaller variants, and discusses techniques for model compression and optimization.

2. Designing Machine Learning Systems: An Iterative Process for Production-Ready Applications (2022)

   Author: Chip Huyen

   While not specific to SLMs, this book covers essential concepts for designing and implementing machine learning systems, which can be applied to SLM development.

3. Natural Language Processing in Action: Understanding, Analyzing, and Generating Text with Python (2019)

   Authors: Hobson Lane, Cole Howard, Hannes Hapke

   This book provides a comprehensive introduction to NLP concepts and techniques, which form the foundation for understanding and developing language models.

4. Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing: Creating Neural Networks with Python (2019)

   Author: Palash Goyal

   While focused on deep learning for NLP, this book covers concepts that are relevant to developing smaller, efficient language models.

5. Speech and Language Processing (3rd Edition draft, 2023)

   Authors: Dan Jurafsky, James H. Martin

   This comprehensive textbook covers a wide range of NLP topics, including language modeling techniques that can be applied to SLMs.

6. Practical Natural Language Processing: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Real-World NLP Systems (2020)

   Authors: Sowmya Vajjala, Bodhisattwa Majumder, Anuj Gupta, Harshit Surana

   This book provides practical insights into building NLP systems, which can be valuable for developing efficient SLMs.

7. Rethinking Productivity in Software Engineering (2019)

   Editors: Caitlin Sadowski, Thomas Zimmermann

   While not specific to SLMs, this book offers insights into efficient software development practices that can be applied to language model development.

8. AI and Machine Learning for Coders: A Programmer's Guide to Artificial Intelligence (2020)

   Author: Laurence Moroney

   This book provides a high-level overview of AI and machine learning concepts, which can be useful for understanding the principles behind language models.

9. Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (4th Edition, 2020)

   Authors: Stuart Russell, Peter Norvig

   While broader in scope, this comprehensive AI textbook includes sections on natural language processing and machine learning that are relevant to SLM development.

10. The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book (2019)

    Author: Andriy Burkov

    This concise book provides a broad overview of machine learning concepts, including some that are applicable to language model development.

Top 10 Books on Managing LLM/ML/AI Applications Production, Planning, and Staffing

1. Designing Machine Learning Systems: An Iterative Process for Production-Ready Applications (2022)

   Author: Chip Huyen

   This book covers essential concepts for designing and implementing machine learning systems in production, including data collection, model development, and deployment strategies.

2. Building Machine Learning Powered Applications: Going from Idea to Product (2020)

   Author: Emmanuel Ameisen

   Ameisen provides a practical guide to building ML-powered applications, covering the entire process from ideation to production deployment.

3. Machine Learning Engineering (2020)

   Author: Andriy Burkov

   This book focuses on the engineering aspects of machine learning, including project management, team building, and production deployment of ML systems.

4. AI and Machine Learning for Coders: A Programmer's Guide to Artificial Intelligence (2020)

   Author: Laurence Moroney

   While primarily focused on coding, this book also covers practical aspects of AI/ML project management and deployment.

5. Practical MLOps: Operationalizing Machine Learning Models (2021)

   Authors: Noah Gift, Alfredo Deza

   This book provides insights into the operational aspects of machine learning, including deployment, monitoring, and scaling ML models in production.

6. The AI-First Company: How to Compete and Win with Artificial Intelligence (2021)

   Author: Ash Fontana

   Fontana offers strategies for integrating AI into business operations, including organizational structure and talent management.

7. Artificial Intelligence for Business: A Roadmap for Getting Started with AI (2020)

   Author: Jason L. Anderson

   This book provides a practical guide for business leaders on implementing AI, including planning, staffing, and managing AI projects.

8. Leading Digital: Turning Technology into Business Transformation (2014)

   Authors: George Westerman, Didier Bonnet, Andrew McAfee

   While not exclusively about AI, this book offers valuable insights on digital transformation leadership applicable to AI projects.

9. Patterns of Application Development Using AI (2024)

   Author: Obie Fernandez

   This upcoming book explores patterns for leveraging AI in application development, including practical advice on integrating AI components into software architectures.

10. The AI Advantage: How to Put the Artificial Intelligence Revolution to Work (2018)

    Author: Thomas H. Davenport

    Davenport provides practical advice on adopting AI in ways that confer a competitive edge, focusing on strategy and implementation.

Top 10 Books on Economic and Market Forecasting

1. Economic Forecasting (2016)

   Authors: Graham Elliott and Allan Timmermann

   A comprehensive guide to economic forecasting methods, covering both Bayesian and non-Bayesian approaches. It examines various techniques for producing point, interval, and density forecasts[1].

2. Advances in Economic Forecasting (2011)

   Editor: Matthew L. Higgins

   This book assesses the performance of economic forecasting methods and argues for better data exploitation through model and forecast combination[2].

3. Forecasting: Principles and Practice (3rd ed., 2021)

   Authors: Rob J Hyndman and George Athanasopoulos

   A comprehensive introduction to forecasting methods using R, covering time series analysis, forecasting techniques, and practical applications[5].

4. Handbook of Economic Forecasting, Volume 1 (2006)

   Editors: Graham Elliott, Clive W.J. Granger, Allan Timmermann

   This handbook brings together important developments in economic forecasting methods and applications[6].

5. Understanding Economic Forecasts (2003)

   Editors: David F. Hendry and Neil R. Ericsson

   Explores the process of economic forecasting, its limitations, and how to interpret and use forecasts effectively[7].

6. Forecasting: An Essential Introduction (2019)

   Authors: Jennifer Castle, Michael Clements, David Hendry

   A non-technical guide to economic forecasting, explaining what forecasts can and cannot do, and introducing empirical techniques for tackling forecasting challenges[4].

7. The Signal and the Noise (2012)

   Author: Nate Silver

   Examines the art and science of prediction in various fields, including economics, offering insights into improving forecasting accuracy.

8. Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction (2015) (DL)

   Authors: Philip E. Tetlock and Dan Gardner

   Explores the techniques of highly successful forecasters and how to apply them to improve prediction accuracy in various domains, including economics.

9. Financial Econometrics: Models and Methods (2019)

   Author: Oliver Linton

   Covers modern econometric techniques for analyzing financial data and making forecasts, with a focus on practical applications.

10. Forecasting: Methods and Applications (3rd ed., 1998)

    Authors: Spyros Makridakis, Steven C. Wheelwright, Rob J Hyndman

    A classic text on forecasting methods, covering time series analysis, regression methods, and judgmental approaches to forecasting.

Top 10 Books on Stock and Commodities Markets Predictions and Forecasting

1. Higher Probability Commodity Trading (2024)

   Author: Carley Garner

   A comprehensive guide to commodity market analysis, strategy development, and risk management techniques. It provides unique insights into the treacherous commodity markets, aiming to increase the odds of success for market participants[1].

2. Commodities for Dummies, 3rd Edition (2023)

   Author: Amine Bouchentouf

   This book offers a complete overview of investing in commodities, providing step-by-step explanations and up-to-date market information. It covers energy, agriculture, and metals, helping readers identify valuable commodities for their portfolios[1].

3. Getting Started in Technical Analysis (1999)

   Author: Jack Schwager

   An excellent starting point for novice traders, covering major topics in technical analysis including chart patterns, technical indicators, entry and exit points, and developing trading systems[2].

4. Technical Analysis Explained (1980, updated editions available)

   Author: Martin Pring

   Considered the "Bible" of technical analysis, this book covers core concepts, trading psychology, and market mechanics. It helps traders understand not just the "how" but also the "why" of technical analysis[2].

5. How to Make Money in Stocks (1988, updated editions available)

   Author: William O'Neil

   A classic work on technical analysis by the founder of Investor's Business Daily. O'Neil presents a wide range of technical strategies and tips for minimizing risk and finding entry and exit points, based on his study of over 100 years of stock price movements[2].

6. Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques (1991)

   Author: Steve Nison

   The definitive volume on candlestick charting, one of the most commonly used technical analysis tools. Nison offers a thorough explanation of the subject, including explanations of virtually all candlestick patterns used by traders today[2].

7. Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns (2000, updated editions available)

   Author: Thomas Bulkowski

   An exhaustive list of chart patterns with a statistical overview of their performance in predicting future price movements. The updated version includes sections on event trading and patterns that occur with news releases[2].

8. Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes (2008)

   Author: Brian Shannon

   This book highlights the value of applying technical analysis across multiple timeframes to identify high-probability trades. It covers subjects including short selling, stop-loss order placement, and price target identification[2].

9. Commodities: 50 Things You Really Need to Know (2016)

   Author: Peter Sainsbury

   A lively exploration of how commodities and commodity markets influence every aspect of our lives. The book is packed with real-life examples and quotations from key thinkers and market players[1].

10. Economic Forecasting (2016)

    Authors: Graham Elliott and Allan Timmermann

    A comprehensive approach to economic forecasting problems, covering both Bayesian and non-Bayesian methods. The book demonstrates how to assess costs and benefits of different forecasting methods in various practical situations[4].

Top 10 Books on Major Economic Laws and Theories

1. The Wealth of Nations (1776)

   Author: Adam Smith

   A foundational text in classical economics, this book introduces key concepts like the invisible hand, division of labor, and free market capitalism. It remains influential in modern economic thought and policy-making.

2. Capital: A Critique of Political Economy (1867)

   Author: Karl Marx

   Marx's seminal work analyzes capitalism, introducing concepts like surplus value, exploitation of labor, and the conflict between social classes. It forms the basis of Marxist economic theory.

3. The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money (1936)

   Author: John Maynard Keynes

   This book revolutionized macroeconomic theory, introducing Keynesian economics. It argues for government intervention to stimulate demand during economic downturns.

4. The Road to Serfdom (1944)

   Author: Friedrich Hayek

   Hayek's work is a passionate defense of classical liberalism and a warning against centralized economic planning. It emphasizes the importance of individual liberty in economic systems.

5. Economics: An Introductory Analysis (1948)

   Author: Paul Samuelson

   This influential textbook synthesized Keynesian and neoclassical economics, becoming the standard for undergraduate economics education for decades.

6. Capitalism and Freedom (1962)

   Author: Milton Friedman

   Friedman advocates for free-market capitalism and minimal government intervention. This book popularized monetarist theory and influenced economic policies worldwide.

7. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (1962)

   Author: Thomas Kuhn

   While not strictly an economics book, Kuhn's work on paradigm shifts in scientific thinking has profoundly influenced how economists understand the development of economic theory.

8. Development as Freedom (1999)

   Author: Amartya Sen

   Sen argues that economic development should be seen as a process of expanding human freedoms, rather than just increasing GDP. This book has been influential in development economics.

9. Freakonomics (2005)

   Authors: Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

   This bestseller applies economic theory to unconventional topics, demonstrating how economic principles can explain various social phenomena. It popularized the use of economic analysis in everyday life.

10. Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2013)

    Author: Thomas Piketty

    Piketty's work analyzes historical data on wealth and income distribution, arguing that returns on capital outpace economic growth, leading to increasing inequality. It reignited debates on wealth distribution and economic policy.

Top 10 Books Explaining Major Economic Laws and Theories

1. Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy (2000)

   Author: Thomas Sowell

   A comprehensive yet accessible explanation of core economic principles, avoiding jargon and complex mathematics. Sowell uses real-world examples to illustrate fundamental economic concepts and theories.

2. Economics in One Lesson (1946)

   Author: Henry Hazlitt

   This classic work explains basic economic fallacies and principles in clear, simple language. It covers topics like minimum wage laws, rent control, tariffs, and inflation, making complex ideas easy to understand.

3. The Undercover Economist (2005)

   Author: Tim Harford

   Harford uses everyday examples to explain key economic concepts and theories, making economics accessible to the general reader. He covers topics like pricing strategies, market forces, and globalization.

4. Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science (2002)

   Author: Charles Wheelan

   This book demystifies economic theories and concepts, explaining them in plain English without graphs or equations. It covers both microeconomics and macroeconomics in an engaging, conversational style.

5. The Armchair Economist: Economics and Everyday Life (1993)

   Author: Steven E. Landsburg

   Landsburg applies economic thinking to everyday situations, explaining concepts like opportunity cost, incentives, and market equilibrium in a witty and accessible manner.

6. Economics: The User's Guide (2014)

   Author: Ha-Joon Chang

   This book provides a comprehensive overview of different economic theories and schools of thought, explaining them in simple terms and discussing their real-world applications.

7. The Cartoon Introduction to Economics: Volume One: Microeconomics (2010)

   Authors: Yoram Bauman and Grady Klein

   This unique book uses cartoons and humor to explain microeconomic principles, making complex ideas accessible and entertaining for readers of all backgrounds.

8. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (2005)

   Authors: Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

   While not a traditional textbook, this bestseller applies economic thinking to unconventional topics, demonstrating how economic principles can explain various social phenomena.

9. The Economics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (2012)

   Publisher: DK

   Part of the "Big Ideas" series, this book uses illustrations, diagrams, and clear explanations to break down complex economic theories and concepts for easy understanding.

10. Economics for the Common Good (2017)

    Author: Jean Tirole

    Nobel Prize-winning economist Tirole explains key economic ideas and their relevance to everyday life and policy issues in clear, non-technical language.

Top 10 Books on Economic Cycles

1. Mastering the Market Cycle: Getting the Odds on Your Side (2018)

   Author: Howard Marks

   Marks explores how to understand and navigate market cycles, offering insights into how economies, companies, and markets operate in accordance with patterns influenced by both natural events and human psychology.

2. The Great Depression: A Diary (2009)

   Author: Benjamin Roth

   This book provides a firsthand account of the Great Depression, offering valuable insights into one of the most significant economic cycles in modern history.

3. This Time Is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly (2009)

   Authors: Carmen M. Reinhart and Kenneth S. Rogoff

   The authors examine financial crises throughout history, revealing patterns and cycles that repeat over time, despite claims that "this time is different."

4. The Long Wave Cycle (1984)

   Author: Nikolai Kondratieff

   Kondratieff's seminal work on long-term economic cycles, proposing the existence of 50-60 year cycles in capitalist economies.

5. The Great Wave: Price Revolutions and the Rhythm of History (1996)

   Author: David Hackett Fischer

   Fischer examines price fluctuations over the past eight centuries, identifying long-term economic waves and their impact on societies.

6. Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises (1978, updated editions available)

   Author: Charles P. Kindleberger

   This classic work analyzes the anatomy of financial crises throughout history, highlighting recurring patterns in economic cycles.

7. The Origin of Financial Crises: Central Banks, Credit Bubbles and the Efficient Market Fallacy (2008)

   Author: George Cooper

   Cooper challenges conventional economic theories and explores how central bank policies contribute to boom-bust cycles.

8. The Return of Depression Economics and the Crisis of 2008 (2008)

   Author: Paul Krugman

   Nobel laureate Krugman examines economic crises, including the 2008 financial crisis, in the context of historical economic cycles.

9. The Minsky Moment: An Insider's View on the Economics of Hyman Minsky (2019)

   Author: Piero Ferri

   This book explores Hyman Minsky's theories on financial instability and economic cycles, which have gained renewed attention following the 2008 financial crisis.

10. Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital: The Dynamics of Bubbles and Golden Ages (2002)

    Author: Carlota Perez

    Perez examines the relationship between technological revolutions and financial cycles, offering a unique perspective on long-term economic patterns.

Top 10 Books on Stock Market Cycles

1. The Little Book of Stock Market Cycles (2012)

   Author: Jeffrey A. Hirsch

   Hirsch discusses how to capture market-beating returns by following specific stock market cycles. The book explores well-defined and sometimes predictable patterns in the market, offering strategies to profit from recurring stock market patterns and cycles.

2. Mastering the Market Cycle: Getting the Odds on Your Side (2018)

   Author: Howard Marks

   Legendary investor Howard Marks shows how to identify and master the cycles that govern the markets. He explains how to understand the rhythms of ups and downs that influence economics, markets, and companies, as well as human psychology and investing behaviors.

3. The Great Wave: Price Revolutions and the Rhythm of History (1996)

   Author: David Hackett Fischer

   Fischer examines price fluctuations over the past eight centuries, identifying long-term economic waves and their impact on societies, providing historical context to market cycles.

4. Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises (1978, updated editions available)

   Author: Charles P. Kindleberger

   This classic work analyzes the anatomy of financial crises throughout history, highlighting recurring patterns in economic cycles and their impact on stock markets.

5. Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital (2002)

   Author: Carlota Perez

   Perez examines the relationship between technological revolutions and financial cycles, offering a unique perspective on long-term economic patterns and their influence on stock markets.

6. The Origin of Financial Crises: Central Banks, Credit Bubbles and the Efficient Market Fallacy (2008)

   Author: George Cooper

   Cooper challenges conventional economic theories and explores how central bank policies contribute to boom-bust cycles in financial markets.

7. Bull's Eye Investing: Targeting Real Returns in a Smoke and Mirrors Market (2004)

   Author: John Mauldin

   Mauldin provides insights into long-term market cycles and how to invest successfully during different phases of these cycles.

8. The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy (1997)

   Authors: William Strauss and Neil Howe

   While not specifically about stock markets, this book presents a theory of recurring generational cycles in American history, which can be applied to understanding long-term market trends.

9. Ahead of the Curve: A Commonsense Guide to Forecasting Business and Market Cycles (2005)

   Author: Joseph H. Ellis

   Ellis provides a framework for understanding and forecasting business and market cycles, offering practical advice for investors.

10. Boombustology: Spotting Financial Bubbles Before They Burst (2011, 2nd edition 2019)

    Author: Vikram Mansharamani

    Mansharamani presents a multi-disciplinary approach to identifying financial bubbles before they burst, which is crucial for understanding market cycles.

Top 10 Books on the US Financial System

1. The Federal Reserve and the Financial Crisis (2013)

   Author: Ben S. Bernanke

   Former Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke provides an insider's view of the 2008 financial crisis and explains the role of the Federal Reserve in managing the US economy and financial system.

2. The Financial System and the Economy: Principles of Money and Banking (2009)

   Authors: Maureen Burton, Ray Lombra

   This comprehensive textbook covers the structure and functions of financial markets and institutions in the United States, including the Federal Reserve, commercial banking, and government regulation.

3. All the Presidents' Bankers: The Hidden Alliances that Drive American Power (2014)

   Author: Nomi Prins

   Prins explores the relationships between US presidents and key bankers throughout history, revealing how these connections have influenced American policy and the financial system.

4. The End of Wall Street (2010)

   Author: Roger Lowenstein

   Lowenstein provides a detailed account of the 2008 financial crisis, explaining the complex financial instruments and regulatory failures that led to the collapse of major financial institutions.

5. The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace (2015)

   Author: Eric Rauchway

   This book examines how Franklin D. Roosevelt's monetary policy, influenced by Keynesian economics, helped shape the modern US financial system and global monetary order.

6. After the Music Stopped: The Financial Crisis, the Response, and the Work Ahead (2013)

   Author: Alan S. Blinder

   Blinder, a former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, provides a comprehensive analysis of the 2008 financial crisis, its aftermath, and the reforms implemented in response.

7. The Spider Network: The Wild Story of a Math Genius, a Gang of Backstabbing Bankers, and One of the Greatest Scams in Financial History (2017)

   Author: David Enrich

   This book delves into the LIBOR scandal, exposing the inner workings of the global financial system and the manipulation of key interest rates.

8. The Courage to Act: A Memoir of a Crisis and Its Aftermath (2015)

   Author: Ben S. Bernanke

   Bernanke's memoir provides insights into the Federal Reserve's decision-making process during the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath.

9. Fragile by Design: The Political Origins of Banking Crises and Scarce Credit (2014)

   Authors: Charles W. Calomiris, Stephen H. Haber

   This book examines the interplay between politics and banking systems, offering a historical perspective on how political institutions shape financial systems and contribute to banking crises.

10. The Money Problem: Rethinking Financial Regulation (2016)

    Author: Morgan Ricks

    Ricks proposes a radical redesign of the US monetary system, arguing for a new approach to financial regulation that addresses the root causes of financial instability.

Top 10 Books on the US Financial System by Serious Researchers

1. The Federal Reserve and the Financial Crisis (2013)

   Author: Ben S. Bernanke

   Former Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke provides an insider's view of the 2008 financial crisis and explains the role of the Federal Reserve in managing the US economy and financial system.

2. Financial Regulation and Supervision: A post-crisis analysis (2012)

   Editors: Eddy Wymeersch, Klaus J. Hopt, Guido Ferrarini

   This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the new financial regulatory systems in the US and Europe following the 2008 crisis.

3. The Oxford Handbook of Banking (3rd edition, 2019)

   Editors: Allen N. Berger, Philip Molyneux, John O.S. Wilson

   A comprehensive overview of banking research, including chapters on bank regulation, systemic risk, and financial stability.

4. Financial Markets and Institutions (2021)

   Authors: Frederic S. Mishkin, Stanley G. Eakins

   This textbook provides a thorough overview of the US financial system, including its institutions, markets, and regulatory framework.

5. The New Financial Deal: Understanding the Dodd-Frank Act and Its (Unintended) Consequences (2011)

   Author: David Skeel

   Skeel provides a detailed analysis of the Dodd-Frank Act and its impact on the US financial system.

6. Fragile by Design: The Political Origins of Banking Crises and Scarce Credit (2014)

   Authors: Charles W. Calomiris, Stephen H. Haber

   This book examines the interplay between politics and banking systems, offering a historical perspective on how political institutions shape financial systems.

7. The Federal Reserve: What Everyone Needs to Know (2016)

   Author: Stephen H. Axilrod

   Axilrod, a former Federal Reserve official, provides an accessible overview of the Federal Reserve's role in the US financial system.

8. Financial Regulation: Law and Policy (2nd edition, 2018)

   Authors: Michael S. Barr, Howell E. Jackson, Margaret E. Tahyar

   This comprehensive textbook covers the legal and policy framework of financial regulation in the United States.

9. The Money Problem: Rethinking Financial Regulation (2016)

   Author: Morgan Ricks

   Ricks proposes a radical redesign of the US monetary system, arguing for a new approach to financial regulation that addresses the root causes of financial instability.

10. After the Music Stopped: The Financial Crisis, the Response, and the Work Ahead (2013)

    Author: Alan S. Blinder

    Blinder, a former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, provides a comprehensive analysis of the 2008 financial crisis, its aftermath, and the reforms implemented in response.

Top 10 Books on Life-Cycles Theory

1. Developmental Theories Through the Life Cycle (2nd edition, 2008)

   Author: Sonia G. Austrian

   This comprehensive textbook covers theories of normal human development advanced by pioneers like Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, and others. It examines ideologies concerning maturation and development from infancy through old age.

2. Identity and the Life Cycle (1980)

   Author: Erik H. Erikson

   This book collects three early papers by Erikson that explore identity development across the life cycle, with a focus on adolescence and the concept of identity crisis.

3. Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice (2018)

   Editors: Michael Z. Hauschild, Ralph K. Rosenbaum, Stig Irving Olsen

   A comprehensive introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, covering its history, applications, and role in transitioning towards a sustainable economy.

4. The Origin of Wealth: The Radical Remaking of Economics and What it Means for Business and Society (2006)

   Author: Eric D. Beinhocker

   This book challenges traditional economic theories and proposes viewing economics as a complex adaptive system, similar to biological evolution.

5. Economics: The User's Guide (2014)

   Author: Ha-Joon Chang

   Chang provides an accessible overview of economic concepts, including various economic theories and their real-world applications.

6. The Wealth of Nations (1776)

   Author: Adam Smith

   A foundational text in economics that examines how nations become wealthy, advocating for free markets and limited government intervention.

7. Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2013)

   Author: Thomas Piketty

   Piketty analyzes historical trends in wealth and income distribution, proposing theories about capital concentration and inequality over time.

8. The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money (1936)

   Author: John Maynard Keynes

   A seminal work in macroeconomics that examines factors influencing employment, interest rates, and economic cycles.

9. Mastering the Market Cycle: Getting the Odds on Your Side (2018)

   Author: Howard Marks

   Marks explores how to understand and navigate market cycles, offering insights into the rhythms that influence economics, markets, and human psychology.

10. Boombustology: Spotting Financial Bubbles Before They Burst (2nd edition, 2019)

    Author: Vikram Mansharamani

    This book provides a framework for understanding and forecasting business and market cycles, offering practical advice for investors.

Biology / Nature

Consciousness

• Being You: A New Science of Consciousness by Anil Seth (2021) - This book explores Seth's radical new theory of consciousness, challenging our understanding of perception and reality.
• The Hidden Spring: A Journey to the Source of Consciousness by Mark Solms (2021) - Solms presents a new theory of consciousness rooted in neuroscience and psychoanalysis.
• Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind by Annaka Harris (2021 paperback edition) - Harris explores the theories of consciousness and its implications for our understanding of reality.
• The Consciousness Instinct: Unraveling the Mystery of How the Brain Makes the Mind by Michael S. Gazzaniga (2021 paperback edition) - Gazzaniga examines how the brain creates consciousness through evolutionary and developmental perspectives.
• Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life by Lisa Miller (2021) - Miller explores the neuroscience of spirituality and its connection to consciousness.
• The Mind-Body Problem: A Guide for the Perplexed by Jonathan Westphal (2021) - This book provides an accessible introduction to various theories of consciousness and the mind-body problem.
• Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff (2021 paperback edition) - Goff argues for a new approach to understanding consciousness based on panpsychism.
• The Neuroscience of Consciousness by Anil Seth and Tim Bayne (2022) - This academic text provides a comprehensive overview of current research in consciousness studies.
• Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction by Susan Blackmore (2023 updated edition) - Blackmore offers a concise and accessible introduction to key theories and debates in consciousness studies.
• The Evolution of Consciousness: A New Science of Ultimate Concern by Steve Taylor (2022) - Taylor explores the development of consciousness from an evolutionary and spiritual perspective.

1. Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Eng), 1713 by Isaac Newton (see also his The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms) (Quote: The Principia forms the foundation of classical mechanics. It is a derived form of Johannes Kepler's laws of planetary motion EQ:)
2. On the Origin of Species, 1859 (another copy - txt version and on YouTube) by Charles Darwin (quote: Darwin published his theory of evolution with compelling evidence in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species. By the 1870s, the scientific community and a majority of the educated public had accepted evolution as a fact. However, many favoured competing explanations that gave only a minor role to natural selection, and it was not until the emergence of the modern evolutionary synthesis from the 1930s to the 1950s that a broad consensus developed in which natural selection was the basic mechanism of evolution. eq:)
3. Relativity: The Special and General Theory, 1905 (and also on YouTube) by Albert Einstein (Q: In your schooldays most of you who read this book made acquaintance with the noble building of Euclid’s geometry, and you remember—perhaps with more respect than love—the magnificent structure, on the lofty staircase of which you were chased about for uncounted hours by conscientious teachers. By reason of our past experience, you would certainly regard everyone with disdain who should pronounce even the most out-of-the-way proposition of this science to be untrue. But perhaps this feeling of proud certainty would leave you immediately if some one were to ask you: “What, then, do you mean by the assertion that these propositions are true?” Let us proceed to give this question a little consideration. EQ:)

Soft Sciences

Psychology

1. A Treatise of Human Nature, 1739 (also on YouTube) and Essays Moral, Political, Literary by David Hume ( Hume argued against the existence of innate ideas, positing that all human knowledge derives solely from experience. Hume argued that inductive reasoning and belief in causality cannot be justified rationally; instead, they result from custom and mental habit. An opponent of philosophical rationalists, Hume held that passions rather than reason govern human behaviour, famously proclaiming that "Reason is, and ought only to be the slave of the passions. ... Hume was also a sentimentalist who held that ethics are based on emotion or sentiment rather than abstract moral principle. ... Hume also denied that humans have an actual conception of the self, positing that we experience only a bundle of sensations, and that the self is nothing more than this bundle of causally-connected perceptions.)

Sociology

Sociobiology

1. Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution, 1902 by Pyotr Alexeyevich Kropotkin ( 9 December 1842 – 8 February 1921) (Quote: Kropotkin considers the importance of mutual aid for prosperity and survival in the animal kingdom, in indigenous and early European societies, in the Medieval free cities (especially through the guilds), and in the late 19th century village, labor movement, and poor folk. He criticizes the State for destroying historically important mutual aid institutions, particularly through the imposition of private property. EQ:)
2. Sociobiology: The New Synthesis, 1975 by E. O. Wilson (another download is here) (Quote: The fundamental principle guiding sociobiology is that an organism's evolutionary success is measured by the extent to which its genes are represented in the next generation. EQ:)
3. The Structure of Social Action, 1937 by Talcott Parsons (December 13, 1902 – May 8, 1979). Quote: human action must be understood in conjunction with the motivational component of the human act. ... Parsons developed his ideas during a period when systems theory and cybernetics were very much on the front burner of social and behavioral science. In using systems thinking, he postulated that the relevant systems treated in social and behavioral science were "open:" they were embedded in an environment with other systems. For social and behavioral science, the largest system is "the action system," the interrelated behaviors of human beings, embedded in a physical-organic environment ..Parsons' dictum (that higher-order cybernetic systems in history will tend to control social forms that are organized on the lower levels of the cybernetic hierarchy) .. AGIL paradigm .. EQ:
4. The Dark Side of Modernity (no free downloads) by Jeffrey C. Alexander. Quote (wiki): In sociology, neofunctionalism represents a revival of the thought of Talcott Parsons by Jeffrey C. Alexander ... As Alexander explains, Cultural trauma occurs when members of a collectivity feel they have been subjected to a horrendous event that leaves indelible marks upon their group consciousness, ... EQ:
5. Theory of Society (no free downloads) by Niklas Luhmann

Ecological economics

6. Small Is Beautiful: Economics as If People Mattered (1973) by E. F. Schumacher

Art Science

Epics / Legends / Fiction

1. Epic of Gilgamesh, c. 2100 BC (Quote: The first half of the story discusses Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, and Enkidu, a wild man created by the gods to stop Gilgamesh from oppressing the people of Uruk. After Enkidu becomes civilized through sexual initiation with a prostitute, he travels to Uruk, where he challenges Gilgamesh to a test of strength. Gilgamesh wins the contest; nonetheless, the two become friends. Together, they make a six-day journey to the legendary Cedar Forest, where they plan to slay the Guardian, Humbaba the Terrible, and cut down the sacred Cedar. The goddess Ishtar sends the Bull of Heaven to punish Gilgamesh for spurning her advances. Gilgamesh and Enkidu kill the Bull of Heaven after which the gods decide to sentence Enkidu to death and kill him. In the second half of the epic, distress over Enkidu's death causes Gilgamesh to undertake a long and perilous journey to discover the secret of eternal life. He eventually learns that "Life, which you look for, you will never find. For when the gods created man, they let death be his share, and life withheld in their own hands". Nevertheless, because of his great building projects, his account of Siduri's advice, and what the immortal man Utnapishtim told him about the Great Flood, Gilgamesh's fame survived well after his death with expanding interest in the Gilgamesh story which has been translated into many languages and is featured in works of popular fiction. EQ:)
2. Nibelungenlied (The Song of the Nibelungs), around 1200 (Quote: The poem is split into two parts: in the first part, Siegfried comes to Worms to acquire the hand of the Burgundian princess Kriemhild from her brother King Gunther. Gunther agrees to let Siegfried marry Kriemhild if Siegfried helps Gunther acquire the warrior-queen Brünhild as his wife. Siegfried does this and marries Kriemhild; however Brünhild and Kriemhild become rivals, leading eventually to Siegfried's murder by the Burgundian vassal Hagen with Gunther's involvement. In the second part, the widow Kriemhild is married to Etzel, king of the Huns. She later invites her brother and his court to visit Etzel's kingdom intending to kill Hagen. Her revenge results in the death of all the Burgundians who came to Etzel's court as well as the destruction of Etzel's kingdom and the death of Kriemhild herself. EQ:)
3. Kalevala, 1835 by Elias Lönnrot (9 April 1802 – 19 March 1884) (Quote:Kalevala is a 19th-century work of epic poetry compiled by Elias Lönnrot from Karelian and Finnish oral folklore and mythology, telling an epic story about the Creation of the Earth, describing the controversies and retaliatory voyages between the peoples of the land of Kalevala called Väinölä and the land of Pohjola and their various protagonists and antagonists, as well as the construction and robbery of the epic mythical wealth-making machine Sampo. EQ:)

Philosophy

1. History Of Philosophy:
1. History of Modern Philosophy, 1912 (a text version) by Alfred W. Benn (Quote: .... EQ:)
2. A History of Western Philosophy, 1945 by Bertrand Russell (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) (Quote: A survey of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratic philosophers to the early 20th century, it was criticised for Russell's over-generalization and omissions, particularly from the post-Cartesian period EQ:)
2. Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu (6th-century BC) Quote: The Tao Te Ching, along with the Zhuangzi, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism. EQ:)
3. The Sayings by Confucius ( 551–479 BCE)(Quote:Confucius is traditionally credited with having authored or edited many of the Chinese classic texts, including all of the Five Classics. ... The Five Classics are: Classic of Poetry: A collection of 305 poems divided into 160 folk songs, 105 festal songs sung at court ceremonies, and 40 hymns and eulogies sung at sacrifices to heroes and ancestral spirits of the royal house; Book of Documents: A collection of documents and speeches alleged to have been written by rulers and officials of the early Zhou period and before. It is possibly the oldest Chinese narrative, and may date from the 6th century BC. It includes examples of early Chinese prose; Book of Rites: Describes ancient rites, social forms and court ceremonies. The version studied today is a re-worked version compiled by scholars in the third century BC rather than the original text, which is said to have been edited by Confucius himself; Ching (Book of Changes): The book contains a divination system comparable to Western geomancy or the West African Ifá system. In Western cultures and modern East Asia, it is still widely used for this purpose; Spring and Autumn Annals: A historical record of the State of Lu, Confucius's native state, 722–481 BC. EQ:)
4. The Republic, 375 BC by Plato (Quote: In the dialogue, Socrates talks with various Athenians and foreigners about the meaning of justice and whether the just man is happier than the unjust man. They consider the natures of existing regimes and then propose a series of different, hypothetical cities in comparison, culminating in Kallipolis (Καλλίπολις), a utopian city-state ruled by a philosopher-king. EQ:)
5. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (26 April 121 – 17 March 180) (Quote: It's private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. A central theme to Meditations is the importance of analyzing one's judgment of self and others and developing a cosmic perspective. Aurelius advocates finding one's place in the universe and sees that everything came from nature, and so everything shall return to it in due time. Another strong theme is of maintaining focus and to be without distraction all the while maintaining strong ethical principles such as Being a good man. EQ:)
6. Confessions, AD 397 by Augustine of Hippo (13 November 354 – 28 August 430) (Quote:The work is not a complete autobiography, as it was written during Saint Augustine's early 40s and he lived long afterwards, producing another important work, The City of God. Nonetheless, it does provide an unbroken record of his development of thought and is the most complete record of any single person from the 4th and 5th centuries. It is a significant theological work, featuring spiritual meditations and insights. In the work, Augustine writes about how he regrets having led a sinful and immoral life. He discusses his regrets for following the Manichaean religion and believing in astrology. He writes about his friend Nebridius's role in helping to persuade him that astrology was not only incorrect but evil, and Saint Ambrose's role in his conversion to Christianity. The first nine books are autobiographical and the last four are commentary and significantly more philosophical. He shows intense sorrow for his sexual sins and writes on the importance of sexual morality. The books were written as prayers to God, thus the title, based on the Psalms of David; and it begins with "For Thou hast made us for Thyself and our hearts are restless till they rest in Thee."[4] The work is thought to be divisible into books which symbolize various aspects of the Trinity and trinitarian belief. EQ:)
7. Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) (Quote: The Summa Theologiae intended to explain the Christian faith to beginning theology students. EQ:)
8. The Prince, 1513 by Niccolo Machiavelli (3 May 1469 – 21 June 1527) (Quote: The general theme of The Prince is of accepting that the aims of princes – such as glory and survival – can justify the use of immoral means to achieve those ends EQ:)
9. Principles of Philosophy, 1644 by René Descartes (31 March 1596 – 1650) (Quote: The book sets forth the principles of nature—the Laws of Physics—as Descartes viewed them. Most notably, it set forth the principle that in the absence of external forces, an object's motion will be uniform and in a straight line. EQ:)
10. Ethics, Demonstrated in Geometrical Order, 1677 by Baruch Spinoza (24 November 1632 – 21 February 1677) (Quote: The book is perhaps the most ambitious attempt to apply the method of Euclid in philosophy. Spinoza puts forward a small number of definitions and axioms from which he attempts to derive hundreds of propositions and corollaries, such as "When the Mind imagines its own lack of power, it is saddened by it" and "The human Mind cannot be absolutely destroyed with the Body, but something of it remains which is eternal. EQ:)
11. The Social Contract, 1762 by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (28 June 1712 – 2 July 1778) (Quote:The Social Contract argued against the idea that monarchs were divinely empowered to legislate. Rousseau asserts that only the people, who are sovereign, have that all-powerful right.EQ:)
12. The Critique of Pure Reason, 1781 by Immanuel Kant (22 April 1724 – 1804) (Quote: Kant builds on the work of empiricist philosophers such as John Locke and David Hume, as well as rationalist philosophers such as Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz and Christian Wolff. He expounds new ideas on the nature of space and time, and tries to provide solutions to the skepticism of Hume regarding knowledge of the relation of cause and effect and that of René Descartes regarding knowledge of the external world. This is argued through the transcendental idealism of objects (as appearance) and their form of appearance. Kant regards the former "as mere representations and not as things in themselves", and the latter as "only sensible forms of our intuition, but not determinations given for themselves or conditions of objects as things in themselves". This grants the possibility of a priori knowledge, since objects as appearance "must conform to our cognition...which is to establish something about objects before they are given to us EQ:)
13. The Phenomenology of Spirit, 1807 by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (27 August 1770 – 14 November 1831) (Quote: Hegel's principal achievement was the development of a distinctive articulation of idealism, sometimes termed absolute idealism, in which the dualisms of, for instance, mind and nature and subject and object are overcome. In contrast to Immanuel Kant, who believes that the subject imposes rational a priori pure concepts of understanding upon the sense-data of intuitions, Hegel believes that the pure concepts are grounded in reality itself. Pure concepts are not applied subjectively to sense-impressions, but rather things exist for their concept. The unity of concept and reality is the Idea. EQ:)
14. The World as Will and Representation, 1818 by Arthur Schopenhauer (22 February 1788 – 21 September 1860) (Quote:Taking the transcendental idealism of Immanuel Kant as his starting point, Schopenhauer argues that the world humans experience around them—the world of objects in space and time and related in causal ways—exists solely as "representation" (Vorstellung) dependent on a cognizing subject, not as a world that can be considered to exist in itself (i.e. independently of how it appears to the subject's mind). One's knowledge of objects is thus knowledge of mere phenomena rather than things-in-themselves. Schopenhauer identifies the thing-in-itself—the inner essence of everything—as will: a blind, unconscious, aimless striving devoid of knowledge, outside of space and time, and free of all multiplicity. The world as representation is, therefore, the "objectification" of the will. Aesthetic experiences release a person briefly from his endless servitude to the will, which is the root of suffering. True redemption from life, Schopenhauer asserts, can only result from the total ascetic negation of the "will to life". Schopenhauer notes fundamental agreements between his philosophy, Platonism, and the philosophy of the ancient Indian Vedas. EQ:)
15. The Concept of Anxiety, 1844 by Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (5 May 1813 – 11 November 1855) (Quote: Kierkegaard mentions that anxiety is a way for humanity to be saved. Anxiety informs us of our choices, our self-awareness and personal responsibility, and brings us from a state of un-self-conscious immediacy to self-conscious reflection. EQ:)
16. Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for All and None, 1883 by Friedrich Nietzsche (15 October 1844 – 1900) (Quote: Thus Spoke Zarathustra "has contributed most to the public perception of Nietzsche as philosopher – namely, as the teacher of the 'doctrines' of the will to power, the overman and the eternal return" EQ:)
17. Being and Time, 1927 by Martin Heidegger (26 September 1889 – 26 May 1976)(Quote: The book attempts to revive ontology through an analysis of Dasein, or "being-in-the-world." It is also noted for an array of neologisms and complex language, as well as an extended treatment of "authenticity" as a means to grasp and confront the unique and finite possibilities of the individual. EQ:)
18. Being and Nothingness: An Essay on Phenomenological Ontology, 1943 by Jean-Paul Sartre (21 June 1905 – 15 April 1980) (Quote: In Sartre's account, man is a creature haunted by a vision of "completion" (what Sartre calls the ens causa sui, meaning literally "a being that causes itself"), which many religions and philosophers identify as God. Born into the material reality of one's body, in a material universe, one finds oneself inserted into being. ... Sartre develops the idea that there can be no form of self that is "hidden" inside consciousness. EQ:)
19. Discipline and Punish, 1975 by Paul-Michel Foucault (15 October 1926 – 25 June 1984) (Quote: It is an analysis of the social and theoretical mechanisms behind the changes that occurred in Western penal systems during the modern age based on historical documents from France. Foucault argues that prison did not become the principal form of punishment just because of the humanitarian concerns of reformists. He traces the cultural shifts that led to the predominance of prison via the body and power. Prison is used by the "disciplines" – new technological powers that can also be found, according to Foucault, in places such as schools, hospitals, and military barracks EQ:)
20. The Rebel, 1951 by Albert Camus (7 November 1913 – 4 January 1960) (Quote: Examining both rebellion and revolt, which may be seen as the same phenomenon in personal and social frames, Camus examines several' countercultural' figures and movements from the history of Western thought and art, noting the importance of each in the overall development of revolutionary thought and philosophy. He analyses the decreasing social importance of the king, god and of virtue and the development of nihilism. EQ:) also The Stranger (L'Etranger), 1942 (Quote: The title character is Meursault, an indifferent French settler in Algeria described as "a citizen of France domiciled in North Africa, a man of the Mediterranean, an homme du midi yet one who hardly partakes of the traditional Mediterranean culture." Weeks after his mother's funeral, he kills an Arab man in French Algiers, who was involved in a conflict with one of Meursault's neighbors. Meursault is tried and sentenced to death. The story is divided into two parts, presenting Meursault's first-person narrative view before and after the murder, respectively. EQ:)

Practical Science

Management / Law

1. Complete Works by Montesquieu or Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (He is the principal source of the theory of separation of powers) also his work on YouTube
2. The Federalist (also on YouTube) by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay In Federalist No. 10, Madison discusses the means of preventing rule by majority faction and advocates a large, commercial republic. This is complemented by Federalist No. 14, in which Madison ... declares it appropriate for an extended republic, and concludes with a memorable defense of the constitutional and political creativity of the Federal Convention. In Federalist No. 84, Hamilton makes the case that there is no need to amend the Constitution by adding a Bill of Rights, insisting that the various provisions in the proposed Constitution protecting liberty amount to a "bill of rights." Federalist No. 78, also written by Hamilton, lays the groundwork for the doctrine of judicial review by federal courts of federal legislation or executive acts. Federalist No. 70 presents Hamilton's case for a one-man chief executive. In Federalist No. 39, Madison presents the clearest exposition of what has come to be called "Federalism". In Federalist No. 51, Madison distills arguments for checks and balances in an essay often quoted for its justification of government as "the greatest of all reflections on human nature.

Politics / Wars (Featured)

1. Politics, by Aristotle (Quote: Aristotle believed that although communal arrangements may seem beneficial to society, and that although private property is often blamed for social strife, such evils in fact come from human nature. In Politics, Aristotle offers one of the earliest accounts of the origin of money.Money came into use because people became dependent on one another, importing what they needed and exporting the surplus. For the sake of convenience, people then agreed to deal in something that is intrinsically useful and easily applicable, such as iron or silver) EQ:
2. Leviathan or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Commonwealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil, 1651 by Thomas Hobbes (5 April 1588 – 4 December 1679) (Quote: The work concerns the structure of society and legitimate government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory. Written during the English Civil War (1642–1651), it argues for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign. Hobbes wrote that civil war and the brute situation of a state of nature ("the war of all against all") could be avoided only by strong, undivided government. EQ:)
3. About War by Carl von Clausewitz (Quote: He stressed the dialectical interaction of diverse factors, noting how unexpected developments unfolding under the "fog of war" ... Clausewitz analyzed the conflicts of his time along the line of the categories Purpose, Goal and Means. ... War is a mere continuation of politics by other means .. EQ:)
4. God and the State : (PDF) Author: Mikhail Alexandrovich Bakunin ; Date: 1882. Bakunin was born in Russia and went to prison there for opposing Russia's occupation of Poland. Bakunin knew Karl Marx but didn't like Marxism (especially ' dictatorship of the proletariat' part of it) and for that Marxists expelled him from the First International. Bakunin become one of the first anarchists and fought for his ideals on streets of Dresden, Lyon and Bologna. His God and the State is a non-finished, sometimes disjoined critique of a state sponsored religion. (YouTube)
5. The Conquest of Bread by Pyotr Alexeyevich Kropotkin
6. What is Property? (also on LibriVox) by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
7. On Liberty, 1859by John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 – 7 May 1873) (Quote: it applies Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and state. Mill suggests standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. He emphasizes the importance of individuality, which he considers prerequisite to the higher pleasures—the summum bonum of utilitarianism. Furthermore, Mill asserts that democratic ideals may result in the tyranny of the majority. Among the standards proposed are Mill's three basic liberties of individuals, his three legitimate objections to government intervention, and his two maxims regarding the relationship of the individual to society. EQ:)
8. Walden (also on YouTube) by Henry David Thoreau: In our days we would call Thoreau 'a down shifter'. He was, in fact, one of the first ones. Living in a cabin Reading Walden you can start hating your office job so be warned :)
9. Anarchy, State, and Utopia (1974) by Robert Nozick (also download pdf)
10. Post-Scarcity Anarchism (1971) by Murray Bookchin also on YouTube
11. The Man Versus the State (1884) by Herbert Spencer (also download pdf)
12. Two Treatises of Government, 1689 by John Locke (29 August 1632 – 1704) (Quote: The First Treatise is focused on the refutation of Sir Robert Filmer, in particular his Patriarcha, which argued that civil society was founded on a divinely sanctioned patriarchalism. Locke proceeds through Filmer's arguments, contesting his proofs from Scripture and ridiculing them as senseless, until concluding that no government can be justified by an appeal to the divine right of kings. The Second Treatise outlines a theory of civil society. Locke begins by describing the state of nature, a picture much more stable than Thomas Hobbes' state of "war of every man against every man," and argues that all men are created equal in the state of nature by God. From this, he goes on to explain the hypothetical rise of property and civilization, in the process explaining that the only legitimate governments are those that have the consent of the people. Therefore, any government that rules without the consent of the people can, in theory, be overthrown. EQ:)
13. American power and the new mandarins (1969) by Noam Chomsky
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Economics / Finance / Banking

1. The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
2. The Alchemy Of Finance by George Soros
3. Economic Harmonies by Frédéric Bastiat ( Bastiat developed the economic concept of opportunity cost and introduced the parable of the broken window) see also (The Law (on Youtube)
4. A Treatise on Political Economy by Jean-Baptiste Say (a liberal French economist and businessman who argued in favor of competition, free trade and lifting restraints on business. He is best known for Say's law—also known as the law of markets)
5. Principles of Political Economy and Taxation, 1817 by David Ricardo (British political economist, one of the most influential of the classical economists .. Ricardo argued for a central bank ... David Ricardo worked to fix the issues he felt were most concerning with Adam Smith’s Labour Theory of Value. Both men worked with the assumption that land, labour, and capital were the three basic factors of production. However, Smith narrowed in on labour as the determinant of value. Ricardo believes that with production having 3 main factors it is impossible for only one of them to determine value on its own. Ricardo illustrates his point by adapting Smith's deer beaver analogy to show that even when labour is the only factor of production the hardship and tools of the labour will drive a wedge in the relative value of the good. .. He defined rent as "the difference between the produce obtained by the employment of two equal quantities of capital and labour." ... In his Theory of Profit, Ricardo stated that as real wages increase, real profits decrease because the revenue from the sale of manufactured goods is split between profits and wages. ... Ricardo suggested that there is mutual national benefit from trade even if one country is more competitive in every area than its trading counterpart and that a nation should concentrate resources only in industries where it has a comparative advantage. .. Ricardo attempted to prove theoretically that international trade is always beneficial. Paul Samuelson called the numbers used in Ricardo's example dealing with trade between England and Portugal the "four magic numbers. ... Ricardo was concerned about the impact of technological change on labour in the short-term)
6. The Theory of Political Economy, 1871 by William Stanley Jevons (the start of the mathematical method in economics ... The theory of utility = that the degree of utility of a commodity is some continuous mathematical function of the quantity of the commodity available,
7. Capital: A Critique of Political Economy, 1867 by Karl Heinrich Marx (5 May 1818 – 14 March 1883) (Quote: Marx aimed to reveal the economic patterns underpinning the capitalist mode of production in contrast to classical political economists such as Adam Smith, Jean-Baptiste Say, David Ricardo and John Stuart Mill. EQ:)

The Austrian School (click to see the full list)

Institutional economics

1. The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen; Date: 1899 Veblen propose to us the 'conspicuous consumption' excuse for a Black Friday's buyers frenzy behavior.
2. Business cycles by Wesley Clair Mitchell; Date 1913;
3. Institutional Economics (1934) (no text available) by John R. Commons; (a link to Lessons of New Institutional Economics for Development on YT
4. The Modern Corporation and Private Property (1932) Adolf A. Berle with Gardiner C. Means
5. The New Industrial State (1967) (no text)by John Kenneth Galbraith
6. Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective (2002) by Ha-Joon Chang
7. Economics and Institutions: A Manifesto for a Modern Institutional Economics (1988) (no text) by Geoffrey Martin Hodgson
8. The History of Economic Theories (no free downloads) Lars Palsson Syll

New institutional economics

1. Markets And Hierarchies: Analysis And Antitrust Implications by Oliver E. Williamson other of his work - Transaction-Cost Economics: The Governance of Contractual Relations
2. ... by ... (Quote: .... EQ:)

Evernomics

1. Bacteria Growth Time Lapse
2. The Evolution of Bacteria on a “Mega-Plate” Petri Dish (Kishony Lab): that is why human generations come in distinct waves - not as a river flow. As barriers make bacterias to mutate - bureaucratic boundaries select few individuals to led their societies.
3. Bacteria and fungi time-lapse: that is how civilizational boundaries are formed
4. A SIMPLE MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR THE RISE AND FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS Tamas Sandor Bıro (January 4, 2008): very simple model indeed, it doesn't include conflicts with other civilization, technological progress, bureaucratization etc - only population natural growth (birth) and consumed resources).
5. Can Math Predict the Rise and Fall of Empires? (article in Popular Mechanic): Sergey Gavrilets (he worked with Peter Turchin) shows that model is very close to real facts.
6. Quote (Google search for - how you call bacteria generations?) see also Wiki for Bacterial growth: 1) Bacterial colonies progress through four phases of growth: the lag phase, the log phase, the stationary phase, and the death phase. The generation time, which varies among bacteria, is controlled by many environmental conditions and by the nature of the bacterial species. 2) The rate of exponential growth of a bacterial culture is expressed as generation time, also the doubling time of the bacterial population. Generation time (G) is defined as the time (t) per generation (n = number of generations). Hence, G=t/n is the equation from which calculations of generation time (below) derive. 3) Bacteria replicate by binary fission, a process by which one bacterium splits into two. ... Generation time is the time it takes for a population of bacteria to double in number. For many common bacteria, the generation time is quite short, 20-60 minutes under optimum conditions 4) A generation is "all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively." It can also be described as, "the average period, generally considered to be about 20–⁠30 years, during which children are born and grow up, become adults, and begin to have children. 5) Definition. noun, plural: batch cultures. A large-scale closed system culture in which cells are grown in a fixed volume of nutrient culture medium under specific environmental conditions (e.g. nutrient type, temperature, pressure, aeration, etc.) 6) Bacterial growth is proliferation of bacterium into two daughter cells, in a process called binary fission. Providing no event occurs, the resulting daughter cells are genetically identical to the original cell. Hence, bacterial growth occurs. EQ:
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Intermarket Trading Course

Course Agenda:

• Introduction to Macroeconomic Trading and Intermarket Analysis
• Understanding Business Cycles and Economic Indicators
• Analyzing Relationships Between Asset Classes (Stocks, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies)
• The Impact of Inflation and Deflation on Markets
• Trading Strategies Based on Interest Rates and Monetary Policy
• Interpreting Economic Data Releases and Their Market Impact
• Identifying Market Turning Points Using Intermarket Analysis
• Risk Management and Portfolio Diversification Strategies
• Case Studies and Real-World Examples
• Course Review and Final Assessment

Topics Covered:

• Intermarket analysis principles and techniques
• Major economic indicators and their significance
• Relationships between stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies
• Effects of inflation, deflation, and business cycles on markets
• Central bank policies and their influence on asset classes
• Interpreting economic data releases (GDP, employment, inflation, etc.)
• Identifying market trends and potential reversals
• Trading strategies based on macroeconomic factors
• Risk management and portfolio diversification strategies
• Technical analysis tools for macroeconomic trading

Recommended Literature:

• "Intermarket Analysis: Profiting from Global Market Relationships" by John J. Murphy
• "Trading with Intermarket Analysis: A Visual Approach to Beating the Financial Markets Using Exchange-Traded Funds" by John J. Murphy
• "Intermarket Analysis Cheat Sheet" by BabyPips.com
• "The Trader's Guide to Key Economic Indicators" by Richard Yamarone
• "Mastering the Market Cycle: Getting the Odds on Your Side" by Howard Marks
• "The Alchemy of Finance" by George Soros
• "The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail – but Some Don't" by Nate Silver
• "The Econometric Analysis of Seasonal Time Series" by Eric Ghysels and Denise R. Osborn
• "Macroeconomics and the Markets" by David Wessel
• "The Econometrics of Financial Markets" by John Y. Campbell, Andrew W. Lo, and A. Craig MacKinlay

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